# Wrigley Field Question **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 23, 2012, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431 "2012-08-23T23:39:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SanDiegoTim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/85e7bf/32.png) [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/1 "2012-08-23T23:39:44Z")
We’ll be taking in a Cubs game on 8/31 (1:20 PM start). Some in our party do not want to sit in the sun. Can someone give me some guidance as to what sections/areas in which to purchase tix? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/2 "2012-08-23T23:51:00Z")
You can kind of see [here](http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ticketing/seating.jsp) that the red and brown sections are covered. So look for something described as “terrace” ETA - 200 level I believe ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/3 "2012-08-24T00:01:17Z")
Oh yeah, I forgot - if you look [here](http://www.flickr.com/photos/40375323@N06/6075127230/) most of the upper deck is also covered and while you’re further from the field the view is unobstructed like the 200 level seen [here](http://www.google.com/imgres?q=wrigley+field+200+level&hl=en&safe=off&rls=ig&biw=1600&bih=764&tbm=isch&tbnid=V762m2V-b7Hq6M:&imgrefurl=http://blackhandproductions.com/%3Ftag%3Dwrigley-field&docid=8M3iQ6x6epHFZM&imgurl=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/5763158458_7c1c8ac285.jpg&w=500&h=374&ei=8cM2UKHtF4TuyAG45oH4Cg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1139&vpy=73&dur=1299&hovh=194&hovw=260&tx=151&ty=96&sig=115918821702932114469&page=2&tbnh=131&tbnw=191&start=29&ndsp=36&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:29,i:181) ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/4 "2012-08-24T03:46:55Z")
You may want to keep in mind that Wrigley is somewhat notorious for becoming chilly when a wind starts coming off Lake Michigan. The sun can make it uncomfortable to be in the sun on a hot day but once you get in the shade that lake breeze has been known to chill the bones. Just sayin’. ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/5 "2012-08-24T08:35:28Z")
How can a field wriggle? ---
**Author:** ![CJJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecc23a/32.png) [@CJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CJJ)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/6 "2012-08-24T14:49:50Z")
Avoid terrace seats down the right field line–I’d say this time of year section 239 or higher is in the sun most of the game. Otherwise the 200-level terrace is an excellent choice. Boxes are in the first six rows, but you can still get unobstructed views out to row 10 (but by all means avoid row 1–folks will be walking by in front of you the whole game). The first five rows of the upper deck also offer excellent views and are in the shade all game this time of year. If you spring for field level seats (100-level), the sun pretty much hits anything over section 130. ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/7 "2012-08-24T21:43:18Z")
> [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](#): > > How can a field wriggle? It’s made of chewing gum, obviously. ---
**Author:** ![SanDiegoTim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/85e7bf/32.png) [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/8 "2012-08-25T02:52:32Z")
Thanks. Looking forward to taking my family to the game Friday, then to the Athenian Room (Halsted and Webster) and then to Mario’s for Italian Lemonade. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/9 "2012-08-25T03:05:23Z")
> [@SanDiegoTim](#): > > Thanks. Looking forward to taking my family to the game Friday, then to the Athenian Room (Halsted and Webster) and then to Mario’s for Italian Lemonade. If you’re going to Marios’ you have to cross the street to [Al’s](http://www.alsbeef.com/)! Right down the street is [Little Joe’s](http://www.littlejoes.net/). Stop in for a drink. The nicest owners you’d ever want to meet and a Little Italy institution. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2012, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/10 "2012-08-25T21:49:59Z")
\*\*zoid \*\*knows his Taylor Street! Those three joints are must-visits. ---
**Author:** ![SanDiegoTim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/85e7bf/32.png) [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/11 "2012-08-25T22:44:44Z")
Last time I was a Al’s, maybe 3-4 years ago, I thought I saw a sign indicating it was now a franchise operation. True? ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/12 "2012-08-25T23:10:08Z")
> [@SanDiegoTim](#): > > Last time I was a Al’s, maybe 3-4 years ago, I thought I saw a sign indicating it was now a franchise operation. True? There are franchises but the original on Taylor street is still under the control of the family. That’s why it’s the one you need to hit. One more thing - unlike a lot of parks I’ve never had a problem bringing food into Wrigley. Stop at either [J.P. Graziano Grocery](http://www.jpgraziano.com/) or [Bari](http://www.bariitaliansubs.com/) prior to the game for some subs and watch with amusement as everyone around you looks longingly in your direction as they eat hotdogs and peanuts. ---
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Mama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/13 "2012-08-27T03:55:08Z")
> [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](#): > > You may want to keep in mind that Wrigley is somewhat notorious for becoming chilly when a wind starts coming off Lake Michigan. The sun can make it uncomfortable to be in the sun on a hot day but once you get in the shade that lake breeze has been known to chill the bones. Just sayin’. I second this … there’s nuthin’ quite like having to wear a frigging LONG-SLEEVED FLANNEL SHIRT to a Cubs game !!! Been there done that ☹ :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Mama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/14 "2012-08-27T03:56:57Z")
> [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](#): > > \*\*zoid \*\*knows his Taylor Street! Those three joints are must-visits. Anybody here remember Taylor Street before it got gentrified & fancied-up? I LOVED THAT STREET !!! 🆒😃 ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/15 "2012-08-27T04:35:37Z")
Oh yeah. My dad used to take me to the old 'hood in the 70’s. I really miss it. I took my daughter there recently and tried to describe to her how much it’s changed ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrigley-field-question/632431/16 "2012-08-27T05:08:45Z")
I remember going to Nea Agora as a kid with my dad to get fresh-butchered lamb. Taylor Street \*was \*a lot less fancy in those days. Of course, you also had a lot better chance of getting shot or beat up.